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  • Lawyer
    Lawyer
    2 days ago
    $85000–$100000 yearly
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    CEDC CANNABIS STAFF ATTORNEY The Community & Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) at CUNY School of Law seeks applicants for the position of Staff Attorney. The CEDC Cannabis Staff Attorney will work to advance the CEDC’s mission of advocating for racial, economic, and social justice by providing legal advice, educational services, and other assistance to social & economic equity & CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in a variety of areas, including incorporation, governance, application support, compliance (with corporate, employment, tax, cannabis and other laws), and real estate, zoning/land use, and lease issues. The Staff Attorney will also provide educational opportunities via workshops, trainings, and materials development. The Staff Attorney will also participate in relevant coalition work, including policy development, and support relevant grant-related responsibilities. The position offers a unique opportunity to provide pro bono legal services to the emerging cannabis industry in New York State. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide comprehensive legal advice to social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State on transactional matters, including incorporation, governance, application support, compliance (with corporate, employment, tax, cannabis and other laws)., • Provide comprehensive legal advice to social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State on property matters, including real estate transactions, zoning/land use, and lease issues., • Provide educational opportunities via workshops, trainings, and materials development to support current and prospective social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State and related social & economic equity initiatives., • Participate in relevant coalition work and advocacy, including policy development, alliance building, and collaboration with CEDC’s partners., • Engage in effective client intake and screening in compliance with laws and regulations in preparation for legal counseling., • Conduct legal research, counseling, and drafting to advance transactional matters from inception through closing, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and legal ethics., • Collaborate with staff on administrative compliance through quality control, program evaluation, outcomes measurement, strategic planning, and technical assistance grants., • Support tracking, use of data, special projects and other duties and responsibilities relevant to grant compliance and fundraising. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: • Applicant should be admitted to the New York State Bar, or pending admission within 3 months of start date, or able to be admitted on motion, • Applicant should have at least 2 years’ relevant post-law school experience, • Strong research, writing and analytical skills, • Excellent organizational skills, • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, • Strongly preferred familiarity with the New York State cannabis law and regulations, • Strongly preferred experience in community organizing and working with grassroots groups fostering social justice in the city and a demonstrated commitment to social justice and engagement in racial, economic, and social justice initiatives, • Strongly preferred experience engaging with clients and communities through accessible information and popular education, and developing creative movement lawyering strategies to support grassroots and community-based organizing, • Strongly preferred personal experience in navigating systems affecting communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition, working and immigrant communities of color, and/or historically marginalized communities. BACKGROUND: The Community & Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) advances racial and economic justice by supporting the development of worker-owned enterprises, cooperative ecosystems, and other forms of community-controlled development. Grounded in movement lawyering, the clinic works alongside grassroots partners in historically disinvested and plundered communities to build democratic economic institutions that redistribute wealth and power. CEDC integrates transactional legal services, policy advocacy, and institutional design to support worker cooperatives, community land trusts, and broader solidarity economy initiatives. Its work also includes advancing tenant organizing, health justice, including the transition to just marijuana policies and justice initiatives that address structural inequality and the social determinants of health, and other strategies that address structural inequality and the social determinants of health. Our organization is committed to repairing the harms of cannabis prohibition, and we actively seek team members with relevant lived experience in our work. SALARY AND COMPENSATION: Salary and benefits in this position is facilitated by the CUNY Research Foundation (RFCUNY). This is a full-time position in New York City with excellent benefits, including: • Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, • Paid vacation and personal days, • Paid sick leave, • CUNY tuition reimbursement program, • Pre-tax benefits for transit and healthcare costs, • Family/parental leave, • Life insurance CEDC-RFCUNY staff also benefit from: • A positive work/life balance., • Opportunities for advancement within the organization., • Engagement with the broader CUNY network., • Working with organizational leadership who have years of significant public sector and policymaking expertise. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY is an equal opportunity employer. CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, people of color, immigrants, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender nonconforming people, and people from poor and working-class backgrounds to apply. We have a strict policy against discrimination, harassment and retaliation of any type and our goal is to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as well as other disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on any protected class: race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (at CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups), age (40 and over), medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (including sexual harassment, sex stereotypes and pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information/characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender identity or expression), reproductive decision making, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or activity protected by law. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. NYC Pay Transparency Act In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 per year. CUNY CEDC considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. NYC Fair Chance Act In accordance with New York law, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law and the NYC Fair Chance Act. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants may send a resume and cover letter by email by June 1, 2026. Please include “CEDC Cannabis Staff Attorney” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Location: CUNY School of Law

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  • Family Child Care Network Educational Specialist
    Family Child Care Network Educational Specialist
    22 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    MARC Academy and Department of Education (DOE) view family childcare as a respected and valued profession within the early care and education system in New York City. We seek to support and enhance the existing strengths of family childcare as birth-4 programs that promote continuous and responsive relationships, strengthen early learning skills, build resilience, and lay the foundation for all future learning. The primary role of the Education Specialist/Coach is to build strengths-based relationships with affiliated providers to support them as needed and, in particular, with implementing high quality play-based instruction. Responsibilities: ● Collaborate with the FCC Education Director, FCC Family Support Worker, and FCC Monitors to meet the needs of all children and families. ● Provide twice monthly strength-based practice-based coaching to a cohort of affiliated providers as they implement a mixed-age curriculum. ● Adapt and provide guidance to affiliated providers on the implementation of an evidence-based curriculum for mixed-age group settings that meets the individual needs of all children. ● Review and adapt appropriate curriculum supports and documents with affiliated providers that foster hands-on developmentally appropriate and relationship-based interactions with all children. ● Assist affiliated providers gathering observations of children and entering child assessment data in a timely manner and support its use for curriculum and lesson planning. ● Document all coaching sessions aligned with the DOE’s Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ). ● Assist in ongoing outreach, enrollment, and all other administrative tasks. ● Support FCC Education Director in coordinating all required professional learning days –ongoing. ● Maintain relationships with community partners who provide mental health, special needs, and other support services for all affiliated providers and families. ● Create and regularly update Community Partner Resource Guide within FCC Network. ● Participate in twice-monthly FCC Network staff meetings to connect about individual providers, families, and coordinate all services. ● Participate in Network staff professional learning sessions delivered. ● Other tasks as assigned by FCC Education Director/FCC Director. ● Travel within FCC Network catchment area is REQUIRED Skills: ● Time management skills are essential * Ability to multitask *Must be a team player * Must be flexible with changing schedules and priorities. *Skilled Communicator * Appreciation for the unique needs of all providers and families. Qualifications ● BA/BS in early childhood or infant/toddler studies (required) ● Experience teaching children under six (required) ● Experience working in family childcare and/or with infants and toddlers (preferred)

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  • Restaurant General Manager
    Restaurant General Manager
    1 month ago
    $80000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    We are looking for a leader who can oversee operations, maintain high standards, and bring consistency across multiple restaurants. We are a growing restaurant group operating multiple high-volume locations in the West Village. We are looking for a strong, hands-on General Manager to oversee operations across all restaurants. This role is focused on team leadership, service standards, scheduling, and overall operational execution, with limited administrative responsibilities. What You’ll Do Team Leadership • Oversee staff across multiple locations, including front-of-house teams and overall daily operations, • Manage captains and supervisors to ensure strong leadership at each restaurant, • Maintain discipline, accountability, and professionalism across teams, • Scheduling & Labor Control, • Build and manage weekly schedules (7shifts), • Optimize staffing based on business levels, • Control labor cost through effective scheduling, • Adjust staffing in real time when needed, • Operations & Service Standards, • Ensure consistent execution and high standards across all locations, • Monitor service flow, organization, and overall guest experience, • Support teams during service and resolve operational issues, • Conduct regular walk-throughs of all areas to ensure standards are maintained, • Compliance & Organization, • Maintain standards aligned with New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, • Ensure cleanliness, organization, and proper procedures are followed at all times, • Keep all locations inspection-ready, • Training & Development, • Train and coach staff across locations, • Develop strong team leaders and maintain a consistent culture, • Identify performance issues and take action when needed, • Light Administrative Responsibilities, • Review labor performance and operational metrics, • Participate in hiring and team structuring, • Communicate regularly with ownership on performance and needs (No payroll or heavy administrative work required) What We’re Looking For • 5+ years as a GM or senior restaurant manager (NYC experience preferred), • Strong leadership presence and ability to manage teams, • Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments, • Strong understanding of scheduling and labor control, • Organized, detail-oriented, and hands-on, • Ability to oversee multiple locations, • Compensation, • Salary: $80,000 – $90,000, • Important This is a hands-on operational role across multiple locations, requiring regular presence in the restaurants and strong involvement with the teams.

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  • Family Child Care Network Education Director
    Family Child Care Network Education Director
    22 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    [Network Name] and Department of Education (DOE) view family child care as a respected and valued profession within the early care and education system in New York City. We seek to support and enhance the existing strengths of family child care as birth-4 programs that promote continuous and responsive relationships, strengthen early learning skills, build resilience, and lay the foundation for all future learning. The primary role of the Education Director is to oversee all of the Network educational services for families and affiliated providers. Responsibilities: ● Oversee all educational services in affiliated Family Child Care (FCC) settings to ensure compliance with Department of Education and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). ● Supervise the work of all FCCN education staff (e.g. Educational Specialist and Family Worker). ● Develop, adapt, and provide guidance to affiliated providers on the implementation of an evidence-based curriculum for mixed-age group settings that meets the individual needs of all children. ● Create, review, and adapt appropriate curriculum supports that foster hands-on developmentally appropriate and relationship-based interactions with all children by affiliated providers. ● Provide strength-based coaching visits to all affiliated providers to ensure adherence to curriculum guidelines and implementation. ● Ensure that all affiliated provider home visits are documented in a timely manner and are aligned with the DOE’s Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ). ● Ensure education staff have the knowledge and skills to assist affiliated providers in entering child assessment data in a timely manner and support its use for curriculum and lesson planning. ● Coordinate and implement all required professional learning days throughout the year in partnership with the Department of Education for all affiliated providers and education staff. ● Participate in Network staff professional learning sessions delivered by the Department of Education. ● Support all providers who are working toward the completion of a CDA certification or other higher early childhood education degree. ● Facilitate twice monthly Network staff meetings to connect about individual providers, families, and coordinate all services. ● Provide consistent and timely reflective supervision to education staff to ensure their ability to engage affiliated providers in practice-based coaching using a strength-based approach. ● Oversee and ensure the timely documentation of all coaching sessions. ● Support the FCC Network Director in all recruitment, enrollment, payment, and other administrative tasks in support of all affiliated providers. ● Maintain relationships with community partners who provide mental health, special needs, and other support services for all affiliated providers and families. ● Other special projects as they arise. Skills: ● Willingness to travel within FCC Network catchment area. ● Time management skills are essential. ● Ability to multitask ● Must be a team player ● Appreciation for the unique needs of the family child care community. Qualifications: ● MSED in Early Childhood Education (required) ● Teacher certification in the early childhood or childhood grades (required) ● Experience working in family child care and/or with infants and toddlers (preferred)

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